On July 7, 2017, Radiohead delivered a headline performance that marked the inaugural day of Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival, a new event stepping into the void left by T in the Park. Staged in the historic Glasgow Green, the band's first show in the city in seven years drew a massive and expectant crowd. The performance was a significant cultural moment, anchoring the festival's debut with a set from one of the world's most revered live acts, fresh from a headline slot at Glastonbury.
The setlist was a masterclass in curation, weaving together tracks from their then-recent album, "A Moon Shaped Pool," with cherished classics, particularly celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album "OK Computer." The band opened with powerful renditions of "Let Down" and "Lucky," immediately captivating the audience. The performance balanced atmospheric and intricate newer songs like "Full Stop" with anthemic fan favorites such as "No Surprises" and an electrifying version of "The Bends."
Thom Yorke's magnetic, convulsive stage presence was the focal point, while the band's musicianship created a rich, immersive soundscape that filled the park. The show concluded with powerful encores, including a mass singalong to "Karma Police" that became a defining moment of the festival's first day. The crowd's voices carrying the refrain long after the music stopped underscored the deep connection between the band and their fans, cementing the performance as a triumphant and memorable highlight of the summer.